First Week of Kindergarten Lesson Planning: 5 Easy Days
Plan a stress-free first week with day-by-day first week of school activities for kindergarten and 1st grade, plus a free sample lesson plan.
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10 Proven Kindergarten Classroom Management Strategies for a Stress-Free Year
Teaching kindergarten is a beautiful, high-energy whirlwind. It is an incredibly rewarding year as you watch five and six-year-olds transform
Directed Drawing Calendar: The Ultimate Parent Gift That Keeps Giving
The Directed Drawing Calendar: Parent Gift You Need Does this sound familiar? It’s November (or April!) and you’re suddenly staring
Dealing with Staffing Shortages? 3 Time-Saving Hacks That Actually Work
We made it to week 5 in our Teacher Struggles Series woohoo! So… staffing shortages. Yeah. This one’s rough, and
When Your Principal Isn’t Supportive: Real Talk for Teachers
If you’re reading this, you probably already know what it feels like to work under an unsupportive principal. I’m not
Small Group Instruction: Easy Tips That Really Work
Today’s topic: differentiated instruction and closing learning gaps. Let’s be real when you have 20+ students working at 10 different
Tired of the Chaos? Try These Quick Classroom Fixes
Hey there, friends! Let’s talk about something that’s been making classrooms feel more like an Olympic sprint than a peaceful
One Simple First Day of School Activity to Calm and Engage Students
A Gentle Start to the First Days of School The first days of school carry a specialkind of energy. Students
Smart Classroom Organization: Practical Tips for a Ready-to-Learn Space
Picture this: You’ve just gotten your classroom keys, and you’re standing in a completely empty room with bare walls, no